East Africa

Ambush and reprisals in Ethiopia kill 64: rights physique ADDIS ABABA - At least 53 folks have died in western Ethiopia after an unidentified armed group attacked a civilian convoy and its navy escort in an space stricken by ethnic violence, a rights physique stated on Sunday. appointed by the federal government. The beforehand unreported assault occurred on March 2 in Metekel, Benishangul-Gumuz area,…

Somalia: Cabinet Approved $206 Million Budget Amid Ongoing Elections MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's federal authorities cupboard underneath Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has accepted a finances to cowl the nation's bills over the following three months amid ongoing elections within the nation. The provisional finances of 206 million {dollars} is supposed to preserve this authorities…

After two years marked by the Covid-19 pandemic and several restrictions, the hotel industry puts its hope in 2022. Travel, even limited, will resume and tourists will return to the continent. Hotel owners talk about their perspectives and strategies.…

Ethiopian forces burn a Tigray man alive, says rights physique EHRC ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on Sunday accused authorities safety forces of burning a person alive. A grotesque video of the incident was circulating on social media. Some of the folks apparently concerned within the incident have been sporting uniforms. The Ethiopian authorities stated it might…

American journalist "killed in Irpin" close to Kiev, the Ukrainian capital KIEV, Ukraine - An American journalist was killed and one other was injured whereas protecting Russia's warfare in Ukraine. Brent Renaud, a US citizen and award-winning filmmaker who as soon as labored for The New York Times, was shot and killed within the northern Ukrainian city of Irpin on Sunday. "We are deeply…

At least 200 Al-Shabaab militants killed in joint operation, govt says MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's authorities has proclaimed a enormous victory in opposition to Al-Shabaab militants because the crackdown continues amid ongoing elections because the nation enters a crucial section within the electoral course of which has been considerably delayed. Government officers instructed the media that…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed topped ruling social gathering chairman ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was topped because the de facto chief of the Prosperity Party on Saturday, an outfit he used for his re-election in 2021 because the nation battled inner divisions within the Tigray area. At its first congress, the Prosperity Party selected Abiy Ahmed as its president, a place…

One month earlier than the primary spherical of the French presidential election, a number of associations and NGOs have known as for demonstrations on Saturday, March 12, in France to defend the local weather. In Paris, in line with the organizers of the…

In Kenya, the presidential marketing campaign gained new momentum for Raila Odinga on Saturday. At a gathering in Nairobi, greater than 20 political events sealed their alliance within the coalition Azimio la Umoja (Quest for Unity in French). Among these…

In Madagascar, a number of leaders of the National Social Insurance Fund (CNAPS) are suspected of embezzlement. In a press launch printed on its web site, the Independent Anti-Corruption Office (Bianco) signifies that it has found a case of grand corruption…